CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 873.02
Colorado · Arapahoe County · 2,632 residents · 0.663 sq mi
Notable rankings
#31highest high poverty in CO32.1%#77highest foreign-born in CO25.6%#210lowest young in CO32.2 yrs#255lowest low income in CO$64,432TRACT SHAPE · Arapahoe County, CO
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $701,000. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $701,000, the poverty rate sits 158% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,632
+4%since 2020
from 2,527 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,970 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 3,811 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−3%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$44,245
+3%since 2020
from $43,103 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+10%since 2020
from 0.500 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Retail trade2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$701,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $443,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,812
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,726 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
65.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,977)
Black7.3%(184)
Hispanic / Latino12%(302)
Asian2.5%(64)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(1,161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,924)
Black9.7%(255)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(187)
Asian2.2%(59)
Other7.9%(207)
Diversity Score55.6%(1,462)
Diversity Score
56
+21%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
−4%since 2020
from 25.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
58.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
25.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $701,000, and the typical rent is about $1,812 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 32.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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